Jinete Seat Contemporary Furniture Inspired by traditional cazuelas de

Inspired by traditional cazuelas de barro and three-legged cooking molcajetes found across Mexican kitchens

the comal is not only a tool of sustenance but also a symbol of the moon—reflecting light from shadow

this piece elevates everyday rituals into something quietly expressive

Michael Van Beuren brought a new vision to Mexican furniture—merging European modernist principles with local materials

Jinete Seat Contemporary Furniture Inspired by traditional cazuelas deThe Jinete Seat draws inspiration from two enduring traditions: the carved stone Molcajetes of Mesoamerica and the saddle as an object of movement, labor, and ritual. Sculpted from solid volcanic stone, its form balances monumentality with intimacy, creating a seat that feels equally at home as functional furniture and sculptural object.